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What is Circle Time? & Why did I decide to name this blog after it?... [C]ircle Time is an activity that is often done in the early grades (usually, from preschool/nursery school through first grade) where the students assemble in a semi-circle facing their teacher who will read a story to them; teach a lesson; listen to them read (either individually or as a group); or any other activity that is more effectively-done in an intimate setting than being spread out at their desks throughout the classroom. [S]tudents are often divided into two or three groups (in the case of working on reading, math, etc.) so that part of the class is being taught while the other students are doing busy work at their desks. [I]n some schools, students are grouped according to their progress -- I'm sure you've heard of those kinds of groupings that call each group by the name of a bird species -- but we were called in alphabetical order instead. [A]nyway...back to how this blog got its name... [F]or one thing (the most OBVIOUS thing), it's a blog that has been designed with using it to write something using prompts furnished by Blogging Circle of Friends  .[H]owever, a couple more reasons have to do with Kindergarten -- and, specifically, my Kindergarten days at 29th Street School in Anderson where I could be a handful at times. One shining example of this was how I met my friend, Patty. This story has found a place in my memoirs and has been given the following title: [T]his was an example of how getting in a little mischief sometimes pays off, because I not only satisfied my curiosity but, also, got a really wonderful friend out of the deal. You know something? I just used a word that reminds me of Patty, and I didn't even mean to do it. Anyway, that just tells me that I need to write a story and call it "Invalid Entry" .[A]nyway, I remember when Patty and I were out sitting on her porch, and she came up with this really neat game where she said that she would make a scribble for me to turn into a picture. After that, I would make a scribble for her to turn into a picture. And so on and so forth... [I]n a sense, those scribbles were prompts of sorts given by one person to inspire another one -- which is what's contained in this blog: getting inspiration from things such as quotes; clusters of words; videos; etc. that have been shared with us by another person to get our creative juices going. [I]nspired by each other's scribbles, Patty and I came up with some pretty unique pictures (at least in our early-grade-school minds). [A]fter learning this game from Patty, I shared it with some of my other friends and we played it. Quite likely, some of those friends shared the game with others. I have no idea whether this had been a game that Patty had come up with herself or if somebody had taught it to her. [I]t was, obviously, an activity that was worth sharing with others so that they could join the fun. I hope that reading what I write in this blog will inspire you to want to find out more about B.C.O.F. and join in the fun. [E]ven if you aren't interested in blogging with us, I hope you'll find this a great place to do some reading!!! [W]armly -- AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!   [P.S. -- ] [B]e sure to check out the blog and the invitation below:
 And so ends the Introduction to the blog... Therefore, the next thing you might want to do is to start reading it... Does that make sense to you?... Hope so...  |
AJ's First Story Gazette Is Still Going Strong!!! April 29, 2020 at 12:04am Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Year(s) After the Pandemic of 2020. Chose the number of years in the future this blog entry takes place.
April 28, 2025
It has been five years since I grand-opened , and it's still going strong and making positive differences in a lot of lives. This is something to celebrate.
Even before Joe Biden officially became POTUS46 in January 2021, he was providing a lot of wonderful leadership to help u... [Read more] ?...Within...Without...Near...Far...? April 27, 2020 at 11:58pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious." {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking}Stephen Hawking{/x-link}
Use this quote to inspire your blog entry.
I would add that it's okay to look at your feet, too, as well as whatever kind of surface they're walking on.
I find li... [Read more] I Danced Until I Puked...And The Rest Is History... April 24, 2020 at 11:40pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Write a post inspired by this word: Music
My folks and I were in a restaurant in {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer,_Indiana}Spencer, Indiana{/x-link} back in {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953}1953{/x-link} when I was just a few months old.
I'd just finished nursing when a lively song came on the jukebox.
I really got into whatever song it was ( {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/w... [Read more] Raised To Read And To Let My Own Voice Also Be Heard April 23, 2020 at 11:53pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
What was your childhood like? Did you grow up around books or was literature something you discovered on your own?
My folks were both very interested in reading and knowledge and encouraged this in me.
I'm going to give you some links to other things I've written / am in the process of writing that will show this to be true.
The links I'm sharing here will lead to things that will be completed... [Read more] Mind Games April 22, 2020 at 11:34pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Doctors recommend we do different stimuli to keep our neurons active in our brain. What do you enjoy doing? Here's some examples: suduko, crosswords, word finds, jigsaw puzzles, play cards, speak another language, or dance.
I enjoy all of the above activities and then some.
One other thing that has become popular in recent times that I love to engage in is adult coloring.
Some of these things I'm do... [Read more] When It's Stormy In Spring... April 21, 2020 at 11:54pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Describe a spring thunder storm.
The major storm going on right now on this spring night is the one in my brain where it is shooting lightning bolts of frustration from Internet misbehavior.
You will be able to find out more about that (as soon as I'm able to get enough cooperation from my blasted computer to write it) by going here:
You will also be able to read what I was originally going to ... [Read more] Celebration Flavor Of The Day!!! April 20, 2020 at 11:38pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate.” ― {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit_Ray}Amit Ray{/x-link} , {x-link:https://tinyurl.com/y9otaelz}Walking the Path of Compassion{/x-link}
What can you find to celebrate today?
I think I'm going to make the celebration flavor of the day be getting a lot of things done that I had been wanting to get done.
No, I... [Read more] A Mountaineer Lived... April 18, 2020 at 11:55pm
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PROMPT:
Write about either a figurative mountain or a literal mountain.
A mountaineer lived
On a mountain near
To that Wonderful World
Of Mouseketeers
Imagineers
And Mickey Mouse Ears
In a world of sunshine,
Tears,
Hope,
And
Fears.
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... [Read more] Friday, April 17, 2020 -- A 20 Hour Celebration Of "Me Day" April 17, 2020 at 11:59pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Selfie — tell us what you love about yourself.
INTRODUCTION: Today's prompt is to share what I love about myself, and I've decided to do this by really letting my creativity shine, as my artistic talents are something I really love about myself because I try to create high-quality material that will, in various ways, make the world a better place. I hope that this is how you will feel upon reading ... [Read more] Transitioning April 15, 2020 at 11:52pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Write a post inspired by the weather...
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This is the beginning of a story. You can see the framework of it here. When I get it finished -- sometime between now and Sunday -- I'll be letting you know here: , so stay tuned...
1963 After The Lightning & Thunder
It was very early spring -- eith... [Read more] Masks April 14, 2020 at 11:56pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Almost everyone is wearing some type of mask when they go out in public. Hove you seen any of the homemade masks? Have you seen any unusual or interesting masks? Describe them.
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I've been self-isolating, so I haven't actually seen any masks firsthand, but I can tell you about some I've seen online.
One of them was made from a milk jug, and the wearer looked like a... [Read more] A Zonkey Is No Monkey April 13, 2020 at 11:49pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Write a short story or a poem about a {x-link:https://softschools.com/facts/hybrid_animals/zonkey_facts/2703/}Zonkey{/x-link} .
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A zonkey
Is no monkey
Nor is it cat or dog.
It isn't a big fat rat on a mat
Or a frog on a log
Or a hog.
A zonkey results when a donkey
And a zebra are matched up to mate.
Between then and when their baby is born,
There is a whole ... [Read more] Eight Words And Other Stuff April 11, 2020 at 11:57pm
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PROMPT:
Use the following words in your blog entry: tea, educate, flat, cap, allow, quirky, pipe, and deceive.
This is one of those days when I began to write this entry but ran out of time. No problem! You will find it tomorrow by going here:
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... [Read more] His Name Was Valentine White... April 10, 2020 at 11:34pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Tell us a flash fiction story about a boy in a red hat.
His name was Valentine White, and, although he's now gone, he certainly isn't forgotten.
He was such a cute, little guy.
I don't know if Valentine was his original given name or whether it was a nickname because he was born on Valentine's Day.
I just happened to notice him one day when I was out taking a walk and somebody who lived c... [Read more] Writing My Memoirs April 8, 2020 at 11:58pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Have you looked into your family history? Tell us about one of your ancestors.
Here's a blog I'm using to write my memoirs.
The more it grows the more you'll know about some of my ancestors.
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... [Read more] Dreamscape April 7, 2020 at 11:52pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Prompt: If you had a choice, what would you dream about tonight?
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I often dream about being with people who have passed on with my mom, dad, or both being the ones who most regularly show up.
Dreams like this are pleasant ones to have.
Other dreams that I enjoy are those dreams where I'm off o... [Read more] Starting The Week Off Right April 6, 2020 at 11:43pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier & healthier life.” ― {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_Kent}Germany Kent{/x-link}
Is this true or false? What do you think?
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It's great to start your week off right by thinking positive thoughts -- but why stop there?
Each... [Read more] At Last!!! A Road-Trip!!! April 3, 2020 at 11:50pm
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PROMPT:
Where is your favorite vacation place? Have you actually been there or is it on your bucket list once all this craziness calms down? What makes it special to you?
My minivan stopped working in August of 2014, so I haven't driven anywhere except for in dreams since then.
All of my traveling (except for virtual traveling, books, daydreams, etc.) has been wherever I could walk; take a bus; go with friends ... [Read more] |
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